Sixty First Congress Opens With Taft Agenda
The Sixty first congress convened in Washington with Vice President Sherman presiding in the Senate and Speaker Cannon in the House. Members anticipated swift committee work and consideration of Taft backed measures while both chambers prepared to inform the president of their readiness to begin business.
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Sherman
Senate
Taft
Washington
Congress of the
United States
Joseph G. Cannon
House
Congress
Cannon
Cabinet
Judiciary
Army
Navy
Henry N. Couden
House of Representatives
Serena BE
Payne
Champ Clark
Edward Everett Hale
Representatives
Rough Passage On Atlantic Steamer Sparks Wry Exchange
While disembarking a steamer a gentleman fears never crossing the Atlantic again. A friend notes the voyage was rough, joking that four kings beat three times. The exchange captures the perilous crossing and lighthearted esprit on board.
Sincere Tribute at Meeting Introduces Mrs Peacham
Mrs Lapsling praises Mrs Peacham as the most egregiously beautiful woman in the room and plans to introduce her to Mr Wingold in a social gathering. The remark underscores humor and social wit among attendees.
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Mr. Wingold
Mrs. Lapsling
Mrs. Peacham
Tests of Diamonds from Harper's Weekly
The article outlines simple diamond tests for lay buyers. It explains that pricking a hole in cardboard viewed through the stone reveals two holes for fakes and one for real diamonds due to double refraction. It notes genuine diamonds resist hydrofluoric acid, unlike glass imitations.
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Harper’s Weekly
Five Daughters Born to Peasant Couple Near Serres
Five daughters were born at once to the wife of peasant Gaira near Serres in Macedonia. At christening they were distinguished by ribbons of different colors tied round their necks.
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Gaira
Serres
Macedonia
His Revenge Clipping Bristles After Quarrel
A Louisville Courier Journal line cites a quarrel over a girl leading to a bizarre request to clip a few bristles from an old scrubbing brush. The odd exchange reflects a curious reaction to relationship strain in a dated column.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
Exodos of Americans to Canada Draws Attention
The Portland Oregonian notes a record outflow of U S farmers to Canada this fall. About 70 000 farmers may leave with some 70 million dollars in cash and effects. Reasons include cheap fertile land, perceived safety, and stable laws. Canadian lines like Canadian Pacific Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk Pacific fuel settlement across the West. Government agents in U S cities offer information to prospective settlers.
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Portland Oregonian
Portland
Oregon
U. S
Canada
Middle West
Mach
United States
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Northern
Grand Trunk Pacific
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Sixty-First Congress
Edward B. Clark
REW Railways
Central
the Sunday Magazine
Alonzo
Dodds
Sh. Breland
Guara
John I. Brown & Son
Boston
Mase
Samuel Pitcuba
von Sead Llardi
the Centaur Company
New York
Bears
Castoria
St. Jacobs
ST Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oil, Ltd
Baltimore
Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Barros
L-Dougl
Lararsit
W. L. Dougine
Brockton
Maas
W. I. Douglaas
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Brockton, le
O Express
Binkley Medical
Capt
J. Nappanee
Indiana
Hoatache
Colin
Melo CO
Braoklyn
Thompson
Chicago
Gyps
A. S. Alexander
Farm Journal
Richard
Race Street
Philadelphia
P. O
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